The last thing I need is the biological filter stuff.... Bioballs or whatever.
I really can not afford to buy this but oh well, you have to pay to play rite?

Thanks in advance. As soon as I find out if these "Lee's-Aquarium Bio-Pin Balls" are any good I will be placing the order. I also intend on buying another aquarium in the near future for quarantine purposes.

I have a couple of AC 300s that are still using the original foam inserts, and they are over 10 years old. They have to be the cheapest HOB to operate. I run 2 sponges. Contrary to publice opinion, they can take a fairly thorough cleaning in tank water with out destroying the bacteria on them. Considere this; if squeezing them to remove solids washes off the bacteria, what chance would they have of staying attached with the rate of flow through the sponges? Leaving a lot of solids in the sponge after cleaning, reduces their efficiency. It reduces the water flow and reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the bacteria that has colonized the sponge.

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AquaJoe.. Toirtis was right.. the AquaClear is the HOB filter to own.. Ive owned 5 diffent brands since starting in this hobby and the AquaClear is by far the best IMO. I have one now that's 14 years old and still works like I just bought it. Ive had to do some kind of major repair to all of my HOB filters at one time or another, ones that most hobbiest would have tossed there filter in the trash sometimes, Ive never had to do any major repair to my AquaClear. That to me is the sign of a much better engineered product. The things are built like tanks. :P
I thought I would give you some ideas on some of the modifications that can be done with the filter..http://www.cichlid-forum.com/article...tricks_iii.php